Canon MG5220 Ink
PIXMA MG5220 Ink Cartridges

Canon MG5220 Printer Review

The Canon PIXMA MG5220 is relatively fast for a personal photo inkjet printer, producing monochrome projects at a speed of up to 11 pages per minute and full-color graphics at a rate of 9 pages per minute. It also has quick multifunction features like a copier that can produce the first copy out in as fast as 15 seconds. With its speeds, full package of features and an all-in-one compact design, the device will be appealing for home users with limited space, but a variety of needs.

This is a 3-in-1 device that has the ability to print, scan and copy with the added convenience of Wi-Fi so each function - even photo projects - can push documents wirelessly. It is very well-received by experts regarding output quality, using the manufacturer's Full-lithography inkjet engineering and Canon MG5220 printer ink to create a maximum resolution of 9600x2400 dpi for graphics and photos. Monochrome projects are tested to create sharp and readable text with a maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi using black PIXMA MG5220 printer ink.

Provided media handling includes a 150-page cassette tray, and a second 150-sheet rear tray that folds out. The unit incorporates a number of features to help users manage and even enhance their photos, including manual color adjustment, fading correction and face brightener for portraits. It uses PIXMA MG5220 ink with Chromalife 100+ technology to ensure images last for decades without fading.

To help reduce spending on replacement Canon MG5220 ink cartridges users can shop at third-party sites for remanufactured versions. The device uses 4 separate cyan, magenta, yellow and black supplies, each color yielding up to 510 pages and the standard black lasting around 340 sheets. There is an optional high-capacity black Canon MG5220 ink cartridge that can yield 450 sheets.

From its positive reviews for superior color and black output, modern connectivity that allows for wireless use, and options to optimize image quality, this is a versatile photo inkjet printer that excels at more than producing just images. Users at home will benefit from this flexibility and sufficient speeds.